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Charbel: /* The KISS Principle */

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The KISS Principle

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	''Keep it simple and straightforward'' (KISS) has various meanings, but the point often remains the same: Beauty in Simplicity.		''Keep it simple and straightforward'' (KISS) has various meanings, but the point often remains the same: Beauty in Simplicity.

	Heated debates with an open policy for all viewpoints, perspectives, and contrasting arguments will always be welcomed and encouraged. Such diversity in thought and expression is the very source of our growth and evolution; unity and collaboration builds strength, while division and competition builds weak silos. We teach our kids that divided we fall, ~~then~~ often ~~practice~~ the opposite as ~~adults~~.		Heated debates with an open policy for all viewpoints, perspectives, and contrasting arguments will always be welcomed and encouraged. Such diversity in thought and expression is the very source of our growth and evolution; unity and collaboration builds strength, while division and competition builds weak silos. We teach our kids that divided we fall and that united we stand. Yet as adults, we often find ourselves practicing quite the opposite. Competing at every turn, "judging books by their covers," forgetting to forgive as opposed to "forgiving and forgetting," or at least learning and progressing.

	Competition may lead to innovation, sure. Is it the '''only''' path to innovation? Of course not! ~~Worse, without~~ reason, wisdom, and collaboration, self-centered competition leads us directly down a path of self-destruction. Just look at the current state of geopolitical affairs, does it not speak for itself? Thank you self-absorbed competition. Time to consider alternatives. We only need to keep our contributions civil, constructive and collaborative.		Competition may lead to innovation; sure. Without a doubt.

			Is it the '''only''' path to innovation? Of course not!

			Without reason, wisdom, and collaboration, self-centered competition leads us directly down a path of self-destruction. We have always known that profit-driven capitalist objectives are self-destructive. Just look at the current state of geopolitical affairs; does it not speak for itself?

			Thank you self-absorbed competition.

			Time to consider alternatives. We only need to keep our contributions civil, constructive and collaborative.

	<big>There will be zero tolerance for indecency andor abuse. Everyone's time is precious; yours and mine included. Let's not waste it away.</big>		<big>There will be zero tolerance for indecency andor abuse. Everyone's time is precious; yours and mine included. Let's not waste it away.</big>

Charbel: /* Resources That Help Immediately */

2024-11-10T10:56:53Z

Resources That Help Immediately

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	<small>''Difficult Conversations (1999) was written by Douglas Stone (Negotiation and Communication Expert, Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group), Bruce Patton (Co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project, Founder of Vantage Partners), and Sheila Heen (Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group, Mediator at the Singapore Supreme Court)''</small>		<small>''Difficult Conversations (1999) was written by Douglas Stone (Negotiation and Communication Expert, Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group), Bruce Patton (Co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project, Founder of Vantage Partners), and Sheila Heen (Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group, Mediator at the Singapore Supreme Court)''</small>

	[https://onlinestatbook.com/2/introduction/importance.html OnlineStatBook] is another such tool, freely available to anyone, and authored by gracious thinkers and mathematicians from our modern times. It teaches us the art of logic behind arguments and how to provide or validate supporting evidence. From their site: "..let us invite you to reform your statistical habits from now on. No longer will you blindly accept numbers or findings. Instead, you will begin to think about the numbers, their sources, and most importantly, the procedures used to generate them. We have put the emphasis on defending ourselves against fraudulent claims wrapped up as statistics" ("Importance of Statistics", Hebl).		[https://onlinestatbook.com/2/introduction/importance.html OnlineStatBook] ([https://onlinestatbook.com/mobile/index.html mobile-friendly version]) is another such tool, freely available to anyone, and authored by gracious thinkers and mathematicians from our modern times. It teaches us the art of logic behind arguments and how to provide or validate supporting evidence. From their site: "..let us invite you to reform your statistical habits from now on. No longer will you blindly accept numbers or findings. Instead, you will begin to think about the numbers, their sources, and most importantly, the procedures used to generate them. We have put the emphasis on defending ourselves against fraudulent claims wrapped up as statistics" ("Importance of Statistics", Hebl).

	<small>''Online Statistics Education: A Multimedia Course of Study (http://onlinestatbook.com/). Project Leader: David M. Lane, Rice University.''		<small>''Online Statistics Education: A Multimedia Course of Study (http://onlinestatbook.com/). Project Leader: David M. Lane, Rice University.''
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Charbel: /* Extra: Book Resources That Help Immediately */

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Extra: Book Resources That Help Immediately

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	Once you're ready, your thoughts will always be welcome on here, no matter who you are or where you currently stand.		Once you're ready, your thoughts will always be welcome on here, no matter who you are or where you currently stand.

	=== ~~Extra: Book~~ Resources That Help Immediately ===		=== Resources That Help Immediately ===
	Some amazing books have been published on the art of constructive dialogue, helping us achieve the conversation we are trying to have via this platform.		Some amazing books have been published on the art of constructive dialogue, helping us achieve the conversation we are trying to have via this platform.

Charbel: /* Nothing Worthwhile Is Easy to Come by */

2024-11-10T10:40:07Z

Nothing Worthwhile Is Easy to Come by

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	Equally inherently, the more voices join this dialogue, the less biased the Blueprint will be.		Equally inherently, the more voices join this dialogue, the less biased the Blueprint will be.

	Focus on the logic and soundness of the arguments put forward and the evidence presented to support these views.		Focus on the logic and soundness of the arguments put forward, and the evidence presented to support these views.

	Logical fallacies will be flagged. If repeat misleading behaviour becomes evident and ill intentions are underlined, the global community can apply whatever consequences are deemed just and fair relative to the given situation at hand. I suggest a minimum of 70% agreement before any consequences are applied, ensuring some form of minimal universal agreement.		Logical fallacies will be flagged. If repeat misleading behaviour becomes evident and ill intentions are underlined, the global community can apply whatever consequences are deemed just and fair, relative to the given situation at hand. I suggest a minimum of 70% agreement before any consequences are applied, ensuring some form of minimal universal agreement.

	=== Not Feeling Able to Join the Conversation? ===		=== Not Feeling Able to Join the Conversation? ===

Charbel: /* The KISS Principle */

2024-11-10T10:38:54Z

The KISS Principle

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	''Keep it simple and straightforward'' (KISS) has various meanings, but the point often remains the same: Beauty in Simplicity.		''Keep it simple and straightforward'' (KISS) has various meanings, but the point often remains the same: Beauty in Simplicity.

	Heated debates with an open policy for all viewpoints, perspectives, and contrasting arguments will always be welcomed and encouraged. Such diversity in thought and expression is the very source of our growth and evolution~~, in strong~~ unity and collaboration ~~as opposed to weak~~ division and competition. We teach our kids that divided we fall, then often practice the opposite as adults. Competition does lead to innovation, sure. It certainly isn't the only path to innovation, and without reason, wisdom, and collaboration, leads us directly down a path of self-destruction. Just look at the current state of geopolitical affairs, it speaks for itself. Thank you self-absorbed competition. Time to apply alternatives, is it not?		Heated debates with an open policy for all viewpoints, perspectives, and contrasting arguments will always be welcomed and encouraged. Such diversity in thought and expression is the very source of our growth and evolution; unity and collaboration builds strength, while division and competition builds weak silos. We teach our kids that divided we fall, then often practice the opposite as adults.

	~~<big>~~We only need to keep our contributions civil, constructive and collaborative. There will be zero tolerance for indecency andor abuse. Everyone's time is precious; yours and mine included. Let's not waste it away.</big>		Competition may lead to innovation, sure. Is it the '''only''' path to innovation? Of course not! Worse, without reason, wisdom, and collaboration, self-centered competition leads us directly down a path of self-destruction. Just look at the current state of geopolitical affairs, does it not speak for itself? Thank you self-absorbed competition. Time to consider alternatives. We only need to keep our contributions civil, constructive and collaborative.

			<big>There will be zero tolerance for indecency andor abuse. Everyone's time is precious; yours and mine included. Let's not waste it away.</big>

	=== Nothing Worthwhile Is Easy to Come by ===		=== Nothing Worthwhile Is Easy to Come by ===

Charbel: /* The KISS Principle */

2024-11-10T10:34:12Z

The KISS Principle

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	=== The KISS Principle ===		=== The KISS Principle ===
	Keep it simple and straightforward'' (KISS) has various ~~other versions and~~ meanings, but the point remains the same: Beauty in Simplicity!		''Keep it simple and straightforward'' (KISS) has various meanings, but the point often remains the same: Beauty in Simplicity.

	Heated debates with an open policy for all viewpoints, perspectives, and contrasting arguments will always be ~~welcome, even~~ encouraged. Such diversity in thought and ~~opinion~~ is the very source of our growth in unity.		Heated debates with an open policy for all viewpoints, perspectives, and contrasting arguments will always be welcomed and encouraged. Such diversity in thought and expression is the very source of our growth and evolution, in strong unity and collaboration as opposed to weak division and competition. We teach our kids that divided we fall, then often practice the opposite as adults. Competition does lead to innovation, sure. It certainly isn't the only path to innovation, and without reason, wisdom, and collaboration, leads us directly down a path of self-destruction. Just look at the current state of geopolitical affairs, it speaks for itself. Thank you self-absorbed competition. Time to apply alternatives, is it not?

	<big>~~Please~~ keep ~~your~~ contributions civil, constructive and collaborative. There will be zero tolerance for indecency andor abuse. Everyone's time is precious; yours ~~too~~. ~~Please don~~'t waste it away.</big>		<big>We only need to keep our contributions civil, constructive and collaborative. There will be zero tolerance for indecency andor abuse. Everyone's time is precious; yours and mine included. Let's not waste it away.</big>

	=== Nothing Worthwhile Is Easy to Come by ===		=== Nothing Worthwhile Is Easy to Come by ===

Charbel: /* Extra: Book Resources That Help Immediately */

2024-11-10T10:24:11Z

Extra: Book Resources That Help Immediately

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	[https://onlinestatbook.com/2/introduction/importance.html OnlineStatBook] is another such tool, freely available to anyone, and authored by gracious thinkers and mathematicians from our modern times. It teaches us the art of logic behind arguments and how to provide or validate supporting evidence. From their site: "..let us invite you to reform your statistical habits from now on. No longer will you blindly accept numbers or findings. Instead, you will begin to think about the numbers, their sources, and most importantly, the procedures used to generate them. We have put the emphasis on defending ourselves against fraudulent claims wrapped up as statistics" ("Importance of Statistics", Hebl).		[https://onlinestatbook.com/2/introduction/importance.html OnlineStatBook] is another such tool, freely available to anyone, and authored by gracious thinkers and mathematicians from our modern times. It teaches us the art of logic behind arguments and how to provide or validate supporting evidence. From their site: "..let us invite you to reform your statistical habits from now on. No longer will you blindly accept numbers or findings. Instead, you will begin to think about the numbers, their sources, and most importantly, the procedures used to generate them. We have put the emphasis on defending ourselves against fraudulent claims wrapped up as statistics" ("Importance of Statistics", Hebl).

			<small>''Online Statistics Education: A Multimedia Course of Study (http://onlinestatbook.com/). Project Leader: David M. Lane, Rice University.''
			</small>

Charbel: /* Extra: Book Resources That Help Immediately */

2024-11-10T10:23:05Z

Extra: Book Resources That Help Immediately

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	<small>''Difficult Conversations (1999) was written by Douglas Stone (Negotiation and Communication Expert, Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group), Bruce Patton (Co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project, Founder of Vantage Partners), and Sheila Heen (Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group, Mediator at the Singapore Supreme Court)''</small>		<small>''Difficult Conversations (1999) was written by Douglas Stone (Negotiation and Communication Expert, Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group), Bruce Patton (Co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project, Founder of Vantage Partners), and Sheila Heen (Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group, Mediator at the Singapore Supreme Court)''</small>

	[https://onlinestatbook.com/2/introduction/importance.html OnlineStatBook] is another such tool, freely available to anyone ~~at anytime~~, and authored by gracious thinkers and mathematicians from our modern times. It teaches us the art of logic behind arguments and how to provide or validate supporting evidence. From their site: "..let us invite you to reform your statistical habits from now on. No longer will you blindly accept numbers or findings. Instead, you will begin to think about the numbers, their sources, and most importantly, the procedures used to generate them. We have put the emphasis on defending ourselves against fraudulent claims wrapped up as statistics" ("Importance of Statistics", Hebl).		[https://onlinestatbook.com/2/introduction/importance.html OnlineStatBook] is another such tool, freely available to anyone, and authored by gracious thinkers and mathematicians from our modern times. It teaches us the art of logic behind arguments and how to provide or validate supporting evidence. From their site: "..let us invite you to reform your statistical habits from now on. No longer will you blindly accept numbers or findings. Instead, you will begin to think about the numbers, their sources, and most importantly, the procedures used to generate them. We have put the emphasis on defending ourselves against fraudulent claims wrapped up as statistics" ("Importance of Statistics", Hebl).

Charbel: /* Extra: Book Resources That Help Immediately */

2024-11-10T10:22:23Z

Extra: Book Resources That Help Immediately

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	<small>''Difficult Conversations (1999) was written by Douglas Stone (Negotiation and Communication Expert, Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group), Bruce Patton (Co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project, Founder of Vantage Partners), and Sheila Heen (Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group, Mediator at the Singapore Supreme Court)''</small>		<small>''Difficult Conversations (1999) was written by Douglas Stone (Negotiation and Communication Expert, Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group), Bruce Patton (Co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project, Founder of Vantage Partners), and Sheila Heen (Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group, Mediator at the Singapore Supreme Court)''</small>

	[https://onlinestatbook.com/2/introduction/importance.html OnlineStatBook] is another such tool, freely available to anyone at anytime and authored by gracious thinkers and mathematicians from our modern times. It teaches us the art of logic behind arguments and ~~their~~ supporting evidence. "..let us invite you to reform your statistical habits from now on. No longer will you blindly accept numbers or findings. Instead, you will begin to think about the numbers, their sources, and most importantly, the procedures used to generate them. We have put the emphasis on defending ourselves against fraudulent claims wrapped up as statistics.		[https://onlinestatbook.com/2/introduction/importance.html OnlineStatBook] is another such tool, freely available to anyone at anytime, and authored by gracious thinkers and mathematicians from our modern times. It teaches us the art of logic behind arguments and how to provide or validate supporting evidence. From their site: "..let us invite you to reform your statistical habits from now on. No longer will you blindly accept numbers or findings. Instead, you will begin to think about the numbers, their sources, and most importantly, the procedures used to generate them. We have put the emphasis on defending ourselves against fraudulent claims wrapped up as statistics" ("Importance of Statistics", Hebl).

Charbel: /* Extra: Book Resources That Help Immediately */

2024-11-10T10:19:15Z

Extra: Book Resources That Help Immediately

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	=== Extra: Book Resources That Help Immediately ===		=== Extra: Book Resources That Help Immediately ===
	Some amazing books have been published on the art of constructive dialogue, helping us achieve the conversation we are trying to have via this platform. Difficult Conversations (1999) is an example of such a book. It suggests that blame, feelings and identity are universal elements that can deteriorate outcomes when left unchecked. Replacing blame with curiosity, impact and contribution, we can stay focused on solutions and constructive problem solving rather than drown in assumptions, projections, and wasteful and destructive exchanges. By exploring our feelings and sharing them openly and transparently, we can better understand one another and aim towards more considerate and fair negotiations. By avoiding absolute terms to describe complex identities, and by letting go of our own limiting self-perception, we can overcome our tendencies to control people's reactions to what we say or do.		Some amazing books have been published on the art of constructive dialogue, helping us achieve the conversation we are trying to have via this platform.

			Difficult Conversations (1999) is an example of such a book. It suggests that blame, feelings and identity are universal elements that can deteriorate outcomes when left unchecked. Replacing blame with curiosity, impact and contribution, we can stay focused on solutions and constructive problem solving rather than drown in assumptions, projections, and wasteful and destructive exchanges. By exploring our feelings and sharing them openly and transparently, we can better understand one another and aim towards more considerate and fair negotiations. By avoiding absolute terms to describe complex identities, and by letting go of our own limiting self-perception, we can overcome our tendencies to control people's reactions to what we say or do.

	<small>''Difficult Conversations (1999) was written by Douglas Stone (Negotiation and Communication Expert, Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group), Bruce Patton (Co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project, Founder of Vantage Partners), and Sheila Heen (Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group, Mediator at the Singapore Supreme Court)''</small>		<small>''Difficult Conversations (1999) was written by Douglas Stone (Negotiation and Communication Expert, Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group), Bruce Patton (Co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project, Founder of Vantage Partners), and Sheila Heen (Lecturer at Harvard Law, Co-founder of the Triad Consulting Group, Mediator at the Singapore Supreme Court)''</small>

			[https://onlinestatbook.com/2/introduction/importance.html OnlineStatBook] is another such tool, freely available to anyone at anytime and authored by gracious thinkers and mathematicians from our modern times. It teaches us the art of logic behind arguments and their supporting evidence. "..let us invite you to reform your statistical habits from now on. No longer will you blindly accept numbers or findings. Instead, you will begin to think about the numbers, their sources, and most importantly, the procedures used to generate them. We have put the emphasis on defending ourselves against fraudulent claims wrapped up as statistics.